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This is Ottawa

This is Ottawa

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How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday. Have an idea for an episode? Email: thisisottawa@cbc.ca

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Episodes
  • ‘It was inedible’ – how can Ottawa hospital food be made better?

    ‘It was inedible’ – how can Ottawa hospital food be made better?
    Mar 9 2026

    If food is medicine, why are so many hospital meals unpalatable? Robyn Bresnahan speaks to a patient who asked staff to stop bringing him food altogether. She also finds out what hospitals in Ottawa are doing to improve what’s on patients’ trays.

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  • With apologies to Alanis Morissette…

    With apologies to Alanis Morissette…
    Mar 2 2026

    The second half of This Is Ottawa’s live trivia show got a little wild. There was karaoke, charades and a revelation of criminal activity. Featuring JUNO nominee Tyler Shaw, graffiti artist Mique Michelle, comedian Tavis Maplesden and musician Jon Hynes!
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    20 mins
  • 100th Episode: Live Trivia Show!

    100th Episode: Live Trivia Show!
    Feb 23 2026

    What is the most Ottawa thing you can do? In which neighbourhood would you find the intersection of Mulder Avenue and Scully Way? What’s a Gee Gee? Join in the hilarity from our Ottawa-themed live trivia show at Redbird, featuring comedian Tavis Maplesden, musician Jon Hynes and special guests!

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    20 mins
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